| If you are planning to go for vacation then you should | | | | 7. Check tool box, first aid box and emergency |
| hire your own car. Hiring your own car on a travel | | | | numbers: Be sure that car is having all the necessary |
| vacation makes all the experience more memorable | | | | tool kits, first aid box and of course all local numbers |
| and enjoyable. You should have all the basic | | | | which you can contact in emergency. |
| knowledge while traveling along different state or | | | | Beyond the above tips the main aspect is the different |
| country. It is very important to understand the policies | | | | kinds of fees, charges and rates applicable. Fees could |
| of the country or the state as well as the policies of | | | | include mileage charges, time, weekly rates, weekend |
| the rental company before taking a car for rent. | | | | rates, surcharges, and vehicle license fee, value added |
| Now days demand for car hire is increasing like | | | | tax, other mandatory fees, sales tax, service fee, |
| anything. Getting the best deal on the right car and | | | | premium location fee, late charges/overtime, |
| avoiding additional charges can prove a challenge. | | | | congestion charge, and drop off charges, airport |
| There are many things to be considered while hiring | | | | concession recovery fees, and advance booking |
| cars. Below are few tips which should be kept in mind | | | | requirements, additional driver's fees and so on. |
| before hiring car. | | | | There are several companies that provide cars for |
| 1. Early booking: Online vacation booking early will help | | | | hire in every place. There are several policies and |
| you to get stylish and right size car. | | | | regulations relating to car hire. There are also some |
| 2. Booking extra accessories early: Accessories like | | | | global car hire companies. You can search car of your |
| snow chains in winter, child seats and other required | | | | choice just by entering the country and state in it. The |
| should be booked early. | | | | prices, policies and conditions vary greatly according to |
| 3. Read the documentation: Your car reservation | | | | the kind of car. You can hire Volkswagens, Seats, |
| confirmation will be sent to you via email or post. | | | | Peugeots, Mercedes, Fiats, and many other models of |
| Before you go for travel, read all the documentations | | | | cars. |
| carefully. | | | | Some dealers also offer cars for hire on discount |
| 4. Car Hire details: Be sure that you have all the details | | | | prices. If the car is hired for a certain period of time, |
| of car hire with you before going any where. | | | | some rental companies offer monthly rates and even |
| 5. Check for any damages: Once the key is in your | | | | free mileage allowances. Some others offer low |
| hand, the very first job you have to do is to check car | | | | prices on cars that have been hired for about a week |
| for any damages like bumps or scratches. If you find | | | | or a month. All necessary information about car hire |
| any, let the owner know at the collection point itself. | | | | you will get from either advertisement or internet which |
| 6. Check the fuel: Before you leave the place, don't | | | | is a good source. |
| forget to check the fuel level in your car. | | | | |